dbk_yu

When should you get your Lexus dealer maintenance? mileages please

TruPlaya26

iTrader: (4)

Oil, filter change, and tire rotation every 5k, and Major service every 15k

raytseng

RTFM. It's all listed there. And you don't need to get it done at "dealer". Any competent mechanic can perform the tasks

TruPlaya26

iTrader: (4)

i had to think for a couple seconds what RTFM meant but when I figured it out I LOL, yes it's true you can go to a mechanic, but make sure they know what they're doing. If you go to Jiffy Lube, well, let's just say you'll be going into the shop for a lot more than just regular maintenance ...



-My advice, go to your local Lexus dealership, become friends with the service manager = HOOK UP !!

-Or go to Toyota and pay half the price of "LEXUS SPECIAL DIAMOND ENCRUSTED OIL CHANGE SPECIAL"

raytseng

Jiffy Lube and other quick lube places typically do not have ASE certifications (or manufacturer-specific certifications). As a result, at best you should call these guys "technicians" and not certified mechanics.

But along those lines, dealerships (as well as other shops) would also dump these basic maintenance tasks to their junior uncertified "technicians" as well. But at least they should have 1 certified mechanic running the crew, and making sure they do their work properly. Typically too, the junior guys working at a certified shop will be pursuing automotive coursework, whereas jiffy lube guys may be at a deadend in their career, so they are better car enthusiasts.